Senior Buyer

**Buyer - Chemical Manufacturing Company**

A well established Chemical Manufacturing company based in Blackheath, Cape Town is in need of a Buyer that is located in the Western Cape.

**Requirements**:
**Import and Export Experience Essential**

Minimum of 5 Years import experience related to raw materials used in cleaning chemical industry.

Must reside in the Western Cape

Procurement and Supply Degree/Diploma.

**Very strong sourcing and negotiation skills**

Minimum 4 years’ experience as a buyer within a large sized company preferably manufacturing or raw material supplier.

Working knowledge for MS Office Programs

Matric

Driver’s License

**Your busy and challenging day will include but not limited to**:
Providing effective, fair and competitive procurement

Ensuring that all raw materials and other goods are timeously ordered

Follow up on all orders that are outside negotiated lead-time and take corrective action

Ensuring effective Sourcing and Selection of Vendor to achieve optimum total cost, quality and service solutions in terms of the company’s requirements.

Constant liaising with suppliers regarding agreed delivery dates / pricing and quality

Creation and Capturing of Purchase Requisitions

Ability to follow a proactive approach to problems

Maintain accurate filing systems

Customer service orientated

Participate in Stock Take once a month.

**Salary**: R123,456.00 - R654,321.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blackheath, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)